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The Simpsons · Season 21

The Simpsons season 21 episode 2: Bart Gets a 'Z'

Aired 4 October 200923 minRated TV-PG

6.3TMDB · 28 votesMark watched

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The Simpsons season 21 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Bart Gets a 'Z'”

The fourth grade students of Springfield Elementary School decide to spike Ms. Krabappel's coffee in order to teach her a lesson after she takes away their cell phones. She is fired by Principal Skinner, who hires a new teacher named Zachary Vaughn. Although Vaughn is a hip young teacher who impresses the students, Bart is plagued by guilt and tries to get Ms. Krabappel hired back.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 23 of season 21, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by Matt Selman.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 (28 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Mark Kirkland
Writer
Matt Selman
Guest stars
Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Simpsons Season 21

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  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
  16. E16
  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22
  23. E23

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.